Nursing homes › New York › Buffalo › Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin
1205 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 · (716) 885-3838 · 95 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 590 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Grand Healthcare, a group operating 16 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.8/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $525,091 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.46. Weekend total: 2.75. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 21 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-11-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-19 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2024-08-09 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-07 |
| 2023-03-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-24 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
| 2023-03-24 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-05-12 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAUSS, ELLIOT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 11/05/2021 |
| STRAUSS, JEREMY | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 95% | since 11/05/2021 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/05/2021 |
| BALAN, BELINDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/06/2023 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursin — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 335640), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/delaware-oaks-center-for-rehabilitation-and-nursin-buffalo-ny/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335640. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.